LSG vs RCB Match 70 Preview – IPL 2025: Head-to-Head & More

Date: May 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Match: 70th Match of IPL 2025
Win Probability: LSG – 43% | RCB – 57%

IPL 2025 Points Table Standing

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Draw	Points	NRR	Position
RCB	13	8	4	q	17	+0.255	3rd
LSG	13	6	7	0	12	-0.337	6th

Match Overview & Importance

Regardless of the fact that neither team will make it to the playoffs, Match 70 provides a chance to test out bench strength and try to finish the season on a high note. Since the emphasis on pride alongside player form heading into the next season is crucial, expect a more relaxed but fierce clash.

Head-to-Head Record: LSG vs. RCB

Matches Played	LSG Wins	RCB Wins	No Result	Tie
5	2	3	1	0

Last Encounter: RCB won convincingly, powered by their strong top order.
Key Note: RCB leads the H2H battle slightly, but LSG has had moments of brilliance against them.

Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Nature: Balanced and if at all, batting conditions tend to be favorable in the early hours, while later the spinners are favored.
First Innings Average Score: 160-170
Conditions: Clear skies, approximately 30°C, no rain to even think about.
Strategy: Teams seem to find it a bit advantageous to bat first; the pitch tends to slow after the 1st inning.

Key Players to Watch: Top Performers in LSG vs. RCB Clashes

Top Batting Performers:

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 62* in a previous match vs. RCB.
KL Rahul (Former LSG): Consistent top-order anchor in earlier seasons.
Marcus Stoinis (former LSG): Match-winning 65-run innings.

Top Bowling Performers:

Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 3/27—Effective leg-spin against RCB.
Avesh Khan (LSG): 4-wicket haul in past encounter.
Mohsin Khan (LSG): Left-arm pace threat—3/20 in past games.

Predicted Playing XIs: LSG vs RCB

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
Mitchell Marsh
Aiden Markram
Nicholas Pooran
David Miller
Ayush Badoni
Shardul Thakur
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
Akash Deep
Mayank Yadav

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Virat Kohli
Phil Salt (WK)
Rajat Patidar (C)
Liam Livingstone
Tim David
Krunal Pandya
Romario Shepherd
Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Yash Dayal
Suyash Sharma

Fantasy Cricket Tips: LSG vs RCB

Top Captain Picks:

Virat Kohli (RCB): In great form, reliable run-getter.
Mitchell Marsh (LSG): All-around potential to score and take wickets.

Vice-Captain Picks:

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Explosive middle-order batsman.
Liam Livingstone (RCB): Dynamic all-rounder.

Top Bowlers:

Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Death overs specialist.
Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): Wicket-taking spinner.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): Early swing threat.
Avesh Khan (LSG): Known for big-match breakthroughs.

Players to Avoid:

Ayush Badoni (LSG): Inconsistent season.
Suyash Sharma (RCB): Limited impact in 2025.

Suggested Fantasy Team

WK: Nicholas Pooran
BAT: A Badoni, Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, J Bethell
ALL-R: Krunal Pandya (VC), Aiden Markram
BOWL: Mayank Yadav, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

LSG vs RCB: Key Takeaways for Fantasy Users

Prioritize top-order batters for max fantasy points.
Include in-form all-rounders like Marsh and Livingstone.
Ekana pitch suits spinners later, so include Bishnoi or Pandya.
Chasing teams have a slight disadvantage, so lean towards bowlers from the first bowling side.

How to Book RCB vs. LSG Tickets Online?

Go to LSG's official IPL ticketing platforms or their respective websites. As this is LSG's home match, it will attract supporters from both cities. Purchases should be made in advance to prevent congested rushes near the deadline!

Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?

On current form and recent performances, Royal Challengers Bengaluru go into the clash as favorites.

RCB Strengths: With bat, form players (Kohli, Patidar); pace attack led by Hazlewood.
LSG Challenges: Inconsistency at the top; weak at the finishing stages.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Final Predictions

Remember, the last league encounter of IPL 2025 may not influence the playoff spots, but it will deliver thrills and create personal milestones. In fact, this is fantasy gold! All die-hard fans cannot afford to miss the clash of LSG vs. RCB while they either watch or contemplate playing Vision11!